Residential > House
Sold
02/11/1999
Sold Price
$329,000$149/ft²
859 Contra Costa Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 4Beds
- 2Baths
- 2,204ft²Living Area
- 5,336ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1917Year Built
- -DOM
- 9Permits
859 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,204 ft² house built in 1917 on a 0.122 acre lot with 9 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 1999 for $329,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,858,500.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 859 Contra Costa Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,858,500
$843/ft²
+$2M above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$329,000
$149/ft²
25 years ago
859 Contra Costa Ave is valued at $1,858,500 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
859 Contra Costa Ave was last sold in 1999 for $329,000.
Permits
859 Contra Costa Ave has 9 permit records of total value of $514,000.
Permit History
9
Permits
$514,000
Total Permit Value
December 10, 2019
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Install 4.32 kw photovoltaic solar panels (12 modules) on the roof. Fire zone 2 propertyStatus: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: BAY Area Solar SolutionsApplicant: Bazakas Todd R& Buckles GayleFees: $127Effective Date: 2019-12-10Permit Number: B2019-05093
February 15, 2005
Description: Addition 494 sq. Ft. To existing 2nd floor of (e) single family residence to include 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms kitchen remodel fireplace replacement basement remodel. ***** print only 4 comment lines ***** zoning please return your resubmittal approval to marsha cook.dcJob Value: $95,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wkBusiness Name: HOLLAND & HARLEY CONSTRUCTIONApplicant: BAZAKAS TODD R & BUCKLES GEffective Date: 2005-02-15Permit Number: 0400001815
April 28, 2004
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Addition 494 sq. Ft. To existing 2nd floor of (e) single family residence to include 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms kitchen remodel fireplace replacement basement remodelJob Value: $95,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AdditionEffective Date: 2004-04-28Permit Number: B2004-01815-M
April 28, 2004
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Addition 494 sq. Ft. To existing 2nd floor of (e) single family residence to include 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms kitchen remodel fireplace replacement basement remodelAdd 494 sq. ft. to existing 2nd floor of (e) SFR to include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen remodel, fireplace replacement, basement remodel.Job Value: $95,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Addition; Business Name: MARC BRENNER COApplicant: Bazakas Todd R& Buckles Gayle0Effective Date: 2004-04-28Permit Number: B2004-01815
April 28, 2004
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Addition 494 sq. Ft. To existing 2nd floor of (e) single family residence to include 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms kitchen remodel fireplace replacement basement remodelJob Value: $95,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AdditionEffective Date: 2004-04-28Permit Number: B2004-01815-P
April 28, 2004
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Addition 494 sq. Ft. To existing 2nd floor of (e) single family residence to include 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms kitchen remodel fireplace replacement basement remodelJob Value: $95,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AdditionEffective Date: 2004-04-28Permit Number: B2004-01815-E
March 8, 2000
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Voluntary seismic retrofit & foundation upgradeJob Value: $30,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: WARD CONST./ ART WARDApplicant: Bazakos Todd0Effective Date: 2000-03-08Permit Number: B2000-00872
April 23, 1996
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tear off existing roofing materials and installation of new roofing system class a tar and gravel-celotexJob Value: $9,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitApplicant: GREENE HOPEEffective Date: 1996-04-23Permit Number: B1996-01396
November 21, 1995
Project Name: Electrical PermitStatus: Closed CompleteType: PermitApplicant: GREENE HOPEEffective Date: 1995-11-21Permit Number: B1995-04603
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$11,240.38From latest Total Assessed Value1.99%Total Assessed Value$565,258=Land+
Assessed Value$148,717Additions
Assessed Value$416,541
In 2023, taxes billed for 859 Contra Costa Ave were $11,240.38, which is 1.99% from latest Total Assessed Value of $565,258.
Property History
859 Contra Costa Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 859 Contra Costa Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake586Carb Mono101Nat'l Avg100Particulates97Air Pollution88Ozone83Lead43Tornado6Weather5Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 859 Contra Costa Ave.
Walkability Index
16 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
859 Contra Costa Ave has a walkability score of 16 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
42°F
High
57°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
71°F
In the winter at 859 Contra Costa Ave, temperatures range from 42.28°F to 57.41°F with an average of 49.85°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.11°F to 70.96°F with and average of 62.54°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 859 Contra Costa Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.13 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.69 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.08 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.76 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.53 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.24 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.14 mi
A-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
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Neighborhood
This property is located in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA 94707.
Seasonal Housing units 94707
21%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94707
-0%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Thousand Oaks.
Crime Index for 94707
53
53
The crime index in 94707 is 53, which is 0.5 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 859 Contra Costa Ave over selected time period.
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